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Resources: Stormwater Publications
“Catching the Rain: a Great Lakes Resource Guide for
Natural Stormwater Management”
by American Rivers
A comprehensive guide with color photos, diagrams,
extensive resources and case studies. This resource includes
sections on: impervious and conventional Stormwater management,
municipal stormwater requirements, managing
stormwater with nature, natural stormwater management
techniques, and stormwater resources.
http://amr.convio.net/site/DocServer/
CatchingTheRain.pdf?docID=163
“The Clean Water Act Owner’s Manual”
by Gayle Killam, River Network
This comprehensive manual includes advice about how to
use the Clean Water Act to solve real-world problems, and
contains expanded information on Antidegradation,
stormwater permits, TMDLs and more. The “Owner’s Manual”
explains crucial sections of the Clean Water Act, points out
how to get involved in regulatory decisions, and tells local
stories of others who've done so. References, websites and
other resources have been updated. This manual continues to
turn legalese and scientific terminology into language you
can use. For more information or to order your copy (40$ for
non-members)
Visit: http://rivernetwork.org/marketplace/cwa.cfm.
“Pave It... Or Save It? Volume I:
The Environmental, Economic, and
Social Impacts of Sprawl”
by Riverkeeper
This report discusses the environmental, economic, and social
impacts of sprawl, with an aim to educate citizens and public
officials about sprawl and to give them the ammunition
necessary to fight sprawl projects in their communities. The
report is written in a fact-sheet style, buttressed by numerous
legal and scientific citations. The fact sheets, which can be
used individually or collectively, cover topics such as
sprawl’s impact on wetlands, air quality, taxes, race, and
transportation.
http://riverkeeper.org/campaign.php/watershed/
we_are_doing/1058
“Stormwater Management & Polluted Runoff”
by Tip of the MittWatershed Council
This brochure provides water quality stewardship tips for
residents and businesses.
To order a print copy visit:
http://www.watershedcouncil.org/pub.html
“Stormwater Strategies: Community Responses
to Runoff Pollution” CD-ROM
A project of the Natural Resources Defense Council,
Stormwater Strategies documents the most effective
strategies employed by communities around the country to
control urban runoff pollution. CD-ROM includes: case studies
on urban runoff management and low-impact-design,
contacts,web links, and stormwater resources.
For more information: http://www.nrdc.org/water/pollution/
storm/stoinx.asp or (212) 727-2700 or nrdcinfo@nrdc.org
“Waterways at Risk: How Low-Impact Development Can
Reduce Runoff Pollution
in Michigan”
by Public Interest Research Group in
Michigan’s Education Fund and American Rivers
This recent publication includes the following sections:
“Restoring the Great Lakes through Local Government,”
“Sprawling Development is Polluting MI’s Water,” “MI
Watersheds at Risk from Contaminated Runoff,”“Low-Impact
Development and Smart Growth Can Prevent Water
Pollution,” and “Local Governments Should Promote Low-
Impact Development and Smart Growth.”
For more information or to download the full report,
please visit: http://www.pirgim.org/.
Disclaimer:
The interpretations and conclusions presented in this newsletter represent the opinions of the individual authors. They in no way represent the views of the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, the C.S. Mott Foundation, subscribers, donors, or any organization mentioned in this publication.
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